2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 78,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep th…
CityBuilder25Community StarterJun 22, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICSouth Florida13 replies0 helpful 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 16,000 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would yo…
DealTraveler677Community StarterJun 21, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Philadelphia9 replies0 helpful Build Threads & Project CarsBuild journalCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 1,200 miles. Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safe…
TruckTravelerCommunity StarterJun 18, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICNew York1 reply0 helpful Electrical, Battery & StartingBuying adviceCommunity Starter Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you narrow down a parasitic draw without pul…
CruiseMom94Community StarterJun 4, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICLos Angeles9 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiscussionCommunity Starter A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this still be a refrigerant issue or does that…
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterMay 24, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICPhiladelphia3 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 8,200 miles. Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step…
TruckOwner47Community StarterMay 13, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICAtlanta6 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 48,000 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Co…
CanyonWeekend30Community StarterMay 14, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICConnecticut1 reply0 helpful TransmissionQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 118,000 miles. I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sound…
TruckTuner28Community StarterMay 11, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICPennsylvania2 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter After a year, the things I care about aren't horsepower or 0–60 anymore. Seat comfort, camera behavior, storage, rattles, HVAC logic and service experience matter way more. Curious what surprised oth…
EVFan4Community StarterApr 24, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICAtlanta1 reply0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable open carrier?
ProjectMom166Community StarterApr 23, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Chicago10 replies0 helpful Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a little better. Tires look okay to me. Where w…
V8Traveler86Community StarterApr 17, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICSouth Florida29 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 61,500 miles. We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now higher than before. What is the clea…
UsedCarBuilder830Community StarterApr 17, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Cleveland5 replies0 helpful Trade-Ins & Negative EquityBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 21,500 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the practic…
MarketBuyer633Community StarterApr 8, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Bay Area1 reply0 helpful 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 31,000 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist b…
ManualHunterCommunity StarterApr 7, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Texas4 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 50,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the sa…
RoadDetailerCommunity StarterApr 5, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Austin1 reply0 helpful Build Threads & Project CarsBuild journalCommunity Starter Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability, fabrication, cosmetics and power…
BoxerNomadCommunity StarterMar 14, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICPennsylvania1 reply0 helpful 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 28,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting.
ColdStartFanCommunity StarterMar 10, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Orange County9 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
RotorCamperCommunity StarterMar 6, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Charlotte2 replies0 helpful 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 12,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before t…
DailyTraveler76Community StarterFeb 22, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43Tampa3 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if the goal is catching fuel, knock, boost or temperature problems early? If I figure it…
CanyonDriverCommunity StarterFeb 19, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43New Jersey2 replies0 helpful